Police ask for help finding missing woman

Washington police are asking for help finding a missing 71-year-old woman in East Washington.

Lorraine "Laurie" Blakney was last seen on Thursday, police said. Family members reported she burned some personal effects and then left, locking the door so family members could not follow her right away.

Blakney is about 5 feet tall with a slight build, police said. She usually wears a black cape and oversize flowing dresses. Her family told police she does suffer from changes in mental acuity.

Anyone with information should call the Washington Police Department at 603-495-3233.